Acro | Tumbling | Cheer | Educator

Dana, from Burleson, Texas, is an instructor, choreographer, and performer with a BFA in Dance Studies (Magna Cum Laude) from Texas State University. She has performed in Texas State productions, international dance festivals, and completed the Disney College Program. A certified Acro Dance teacher, she’s now pursuing an M.Ed. in Health Behavior at UT Austin to become a Recreational Therapist.

Acro | Tumbling | Cheer | Educator

Coach Indiana is one of our newest coaches here at Twisted Motion. As a competitive acro dancer and former gymnast, Coach Indiana really found her passion for teaching beginners early on in her career, becoming one of our Associate Teachers. She is beyond excited to take the next step in her teaching journey working with beginning acro dancers and tumblers here at Twisted Motion!

Adult Fitness | Certified Mat Pilates
Educator | BS Elementary Ed.

Hannah Benac has a bachelors degree in Elementary Education along with a certification in Mat Pilates. She is a mama to five kids and loves living in Wimberley and being involved in this amazing community. She’s so excited to be teaching a writing course for elementary aged kids along with a Pilates class for adults. She hopes to see you soon in one of these classes at Twisted Motion!

Acro Dance | Ballet | HipHop

Emma Hapgood began dancing at age 10 in Austin, training in ballet, jazz, breakdancing, and contemporary. After moving to Dallas, she studied at Allen Conservatory and Royale Ballet Academy, where she began teaching acrobatics under mentor Alex Patrick. By 14, she was choreographing professionally with SHAPPE Dance Company and deepening her skills in acro and contortion. She has since taught ballet and acro across DFW in styles including Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Royal, with students excelling in exams. Now on faculty at the Dallas Conservatory, Emma is an award-winning choreographer who teaches ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, acro, hip-hop, and ballet fusion.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Brooke Mountain discovered her passion for dance and acrobatics at a young age. She pursued her education at Chapman University in Orange County, California, earning both a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Education and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduating, she returned to Austin to contribute to the vibrant arts community that inspired her.

Brooke has been teaching and choreographing for over a decade, developing competitive acro programs and training dancers of all ages across leading Austin studios. She holds extensive certifications, including Acrobatic Arts Module 1, Module 2, Back Handspring & Aerial, and Back Tuck & Back Layout—earning Excellent marks, the highest results a teacher can receive. She also holds multiple Premiere Professional certifications through the Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA), with Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced distinctions. These credentials reflect her deep commitment to safe, technical, and progressive training.

Her expertise extends beyond acrobatics into jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, tap, salsa, and musical theater. As a performer, Brooke has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, World of Dance, Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater, and in commercials, films, and music videos. She continues to guest choreograph across Texas, California, New York, and Georgia, shaping dancers into versatile and confident artists.

In addition to teaching and performing, Brooke has served as a judge for cheer, pom, and dance competitions with Varsity Spirit, NAACP ACT-SO, and other national organizations. She is widely respected for her creativity, passion, and ability to instill strength, artistry, and confidence in her students. Her comprehensive approach combines in-studio training with customized at-home progressions, empowering dancers to achieve both technical mastery and expressive artistry.

Brooke’s commitment to excellence and love for dance continue to inspire her students and colleagues alike. We are thrilled to have her as part of our team!